What information must be cited?

a. When you quote from a text* (i.e. use the exact wording from it) in your own writingb. When you paraphrase (i.e. put into your own words) a specific idea from a textc. When you summarize (i.e. present a condensed version of) an idea or text in your own writingd. When you use facts,statistics, or data from an outside text in your writinge. When you refer to an idea or source in passing. You may use this method when you want your reader to know about the existence of a specific source or idea relevant to your topic, but do not want to go into specific detail.f. When you use a visual (a photograph, painting, film, television show, chart, table, or graph) or piece of audio (a speech, radio program, podcast, etc.) from an outside source within your paper or project

*Note: A text can be written, visual, auditory, or electronic (i.e. a website).